Strategic HR Advisor

2 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada BMO Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic HR Advisor to join our team at BMO. As a key member of our Human Resources department, you will play a critical role in designing and executing the strategy for an intuitive, digital-first, consumer-grade HR user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with HR Shared Services, HR Centres of Expertise, 3rd party service providers, and People Operations to leverage experience feedback, data & analytics, and AI technology to propel an employee-centric user experience.
Support the service delivery, development, and implementation of initiatives and programs for Human Resources to ensure a consistent and exceptional employee experience.
Work across BMO to deliver specific project/program results in alignment with overall group goals, and provide subject matter expertise and advice related to the Human Resources program/offer.
Act as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
Lead the execution of operational programs; assess and adapt as needed to ensure quality of execution.
Lead/participate in the design, implementation, and management of core business/group processes.
Oversee the end-to-end employee experience related to HR program/process within service level agreements and standards.
Act as the day-to-day subject matter expert for the HR program/process and provide advice/support across HR as required to meet program run and build requirements.
Provide strategic input as a trusted advisor into business decisions on the HR program/process.
Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group and HR program/process.
Conducts independent analysis to resolve strategic issues.
Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies and for internal/external stakeholders.
May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
Participates/leads in the design, development, implementation, and management of core processes.
Leads the execution of HR program/process; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
Develops and manages comprehensive information management systems; designs and/or leads initiatives to improve processes, analysis, and reporting.
Performs periodic reviews of the program and understands industry trends, analyzing the impact and effectiveness of the program, providing insights, making recommendations for enhancements, and executing changes as required.
Facilitates the ongoing education, communication, and awareness of the HR program/process, including policy, principles, and standards for various stakeholder groups to ensure standardized and consistent application and implementation enterprise-wide.
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
Monitors and tracks HR program/process performance, and addresses any issues.
Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.
Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.
Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behavior.
Collaborates across BMO to develop communications strategies and ensure consistency of messaging, in order to positively influence or change behavior.
Performs quality reviews to confirm compliance with standards and identifies gaps or issues.
Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge.
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth/Expert.
Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth/Expert.
Influence skills - In-depth/Expert.
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth/Expert.
Able to manage ambiguity.
Data-driven decision making - In-depth/Expert.

Compensation

$84,000.00 - $156,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:

Strategic HR Advisor